Marsh Rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris)

MARSH RABBIT FACTS

DescriptionMarsh rabbits are semi-aquatic and good swimmers, and they sometimes hide in water to avoid danger. The fur is dark brown fur above with cinnamon color on back of the neck; the underside is white. The ears are broad and short. The tail is gray with dark underside. Female March Rabbits are larger than males.

SizeLength: 35cm - 45c,. Weight: 1kg - 2kg.

Environmentswamps, lake margins, coastal waterways

Foodherbaceous plants, bark, leaves

BreedingThe female builds a nest lined with hair. A litter of 3 - 8 (usually 5) is born after gestation period of about 28 days. The young are naked and blind at birth and are weaned after about 16 days.